Mercury 135 Pro XS OptiMax Manual page 83

• Replace compressor air intake filter. See Compressor Air
Intake Filter.
•
Inspect alternator belt. See Alternator Belt Inspection.
• Retorque the outboard mounting fasteners that fasten the
outboard to the boat transom. Tighten the fasteners to the
specified torque.
Description
Outboard mounting locknuts and
bolts ‑ standard boat transom
Outboard mounting locknuts and
bolts ‑ metal lift plates and setback
brackets
• Check corrosion control anodes. Check more frequently
when used in saltwater. See Corrosion Control Anode.
• Drain and replace gearcase lubricant. See Gearcase
Lubrication.
• Check power trim fluid. See Checking Power Trim Fluid.
• Inspect battery. See Battery Inspection.
•
Check control cable adjustments.
•
Lubricate splines on the driveshaft and shift shaft.
• Check tightness of bolts, nuts, and other fasteners.
• Replace water pump impeller (more often if overheating
occurs or reduced water pressure is noted).
• Check cowl seals to make sure seals are intact and not
damaged.
• Check internal cowl sound reduction foam (if equipped) to
make sure foam is intact and not damaged.
• Check that the intake silencer (if equipped) is in place.
• Check that the idle relief muffler (if equipped) is in place.
• Check for loose hose clamps and rubber boots (if equipped)
on the air intake assembly.
1. These items should be serviced by an authorized dealer.
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MAINTENANCE
1.
71
Nm lb‑in.
75
122
1.
1.
lb‑ft
55
90
1.